3 General Study DescriptionEvaluating the design and making refinements to enhance safety, and life cycle operations and maintenance of the structure.Verify the structural sufficiency and feasibility of the conceptual bridge design as summarized in the Visual Quality Manual.Evaluating a number of options related to the sizes of structural members with the goal of reducing cost while maintaining the overall appearance as outlined in the Visual Quality Manual.Evaluating the constructability of the concept design and recommending appropriate refinements.Coordination of these efforts with appropriate agencies, stakeholders and the general publicPrepare technical documents that will be used by the Minnesota Department of Transportation to prepare a solicitation for the final design and construction of the bridge.

4 Progress Images View of refined 3-column form Road deck viewView along exterior barrierView of refined 3-column formView along north side at tower

5 Elements Under Study Two vs. three column configurationThe goal is to delete the center column if structurally possible.One vs. two box girder configurationand depth of structureThe two box option requires struts be placed between them.The option will be selected based upon cost and constructability issues.The depth of the box girders is also being studied with the goal to reduce depth and overall costTwo column configurationThree column configurationOne box girderTwo box girders